Every cloud has a silver lining. Google Reader left us, died. Google said that it was not the news reading system they were looking for and they simply closed it. Nevertheless, Feedly It took over the scepter of dominating the world of feeds, and today it has practically no rival among the best RSS readers.
The new version of Feedly It is now available for download from Google Play, although it may simply update automatically. The update includes a number of improvements that are perceived from the first start. It is emphasized that the app execution is 300% faster than before, with smoother scrolling and details that make navigation more comfortable, such as improved fonts and visual adjustments. In addition, we can share directly on Facebook.
There are also new features regarding compatibility. It can now be used Feedly at the Samsung Galaxy Gear, either as a notifier or even as a reader from the watch itself. In addition, the application is optimized for Android 4.4 KitKat, strengthening its performance and stability on compatible devices.
Finally, it should be noted that the widget has been improved. Apart from being redesigned, it now has a greater importance to images as the main element of information. Something that, by the way, was key in the transition from Google Reader to services like Feedly.
Faster reading and browsing speed
The performance boost isn't limited to startup. The Feedly team has worked on memory optimization, En a faster image processing and in a navigation that favors the reading rhythm. Useful gestures include the jump to the next article by touching the edge of the screen, ideal for moving forward without lifting your thumb. The option of mark all as read gains prominence and is accompanied by a card with reading statistics to better understand our habits.
Reading is clearer thanks to fonts that adapt to Android design guidelines and smoother transitions. For those who devour feeds at high speed, these adjustments reduce friction, shorten the time between articles, and increase the sense of immediacy.
Advanced organization, Pro features and integrations
Feedly allows you to organize in one place newspapers and specialized publications, blogs and academic journals, plus YouTube channels and podcasts. You can also add Reddit feeds y Google News alerts, creating a flow tailored to your real interests, acting as one of the main feed aggregators and tools.
For those who need to go a step further, FeedlyPro Unlock key features: keyword, brand, and business tracking to anticipate trends; search within your feeds to find items instantly; and Integrations with LinkedIn, Buffer, Zapier, and IFTTT that make it easy to save and share without leaving your work ecosystem. It is one of the best apps to follow current events if you need advanced features.
The app is designed with default privacy and offers a speed reading experience Both on mobile phones and tablets. Millions of professionals use it daily to stay informed without suffering from information overload.
For teams: market and threat intelligence
Solutions Market intelligence y Threat Intelligence Feedly's tools help teams collect, analyze, and share insights from a base of more than 40 million sources and thousands of topics. It is possible track competitor movements in real time, detect relevant cybersecurity threats and distribute findings through automatic newsletters and integrations with everyday tools. Please note that these advanced features require a compatible account and are not supported through the app.
Compatibility, widgets, and customization on Android
In addition to support for Samsung Galaxy Gear, the app incorporates the section Discover to discover content beyond your usual subscriptions. Improve the share option and the possibility of sign in with your Google account. For the most meticulous with the appearance, they are announced color settings in collections, labeled, integration with Evernote y customizable font styles, Together with improved searches for Pro users.
Quick tips to get more out of Android
- organize your collections by topic and prioritizes key sources; so Discover complements without noise.
- Activate the navigation gestures and edge jumping to speed up the passage between items.
- If you use Pro, create keyword tracking and automates saves with IFTTT or Zapier.
- Place the widget on the home screen to enter direct reading without opening the full app.
Feedly consolidates its position as the reference feed reader by uniting dazzling starts, more fluent reading, visually useful widget and tools organization and intelligence that grow with the user, from those who just want to stay up to date using the best news apps to teams that require professional analysis flows.
